The Color of Pomegranates (1969)

Kernel Score: 83% · 326 ratings

Genres: Drama, History

Released: 1969-10-01

Runtime: 80 minutes

Overview

The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.

Director

Sergei Parajanov

Cast

• Spartak Bagashvili as Poet's Father
• Sofiko Chiaureli as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection
• Medea Japaridze as Poet's Mother
• Vilen Galustyan as Sayat-Nova
• Gogi Gegechkori as Old Poet
• Melkon Alekyan as Young Poet
• Hovhannes Minasyan as Prince
• Onik Minasyan as Prince
• Yuri Amiryan
• I. Babayan